Singapore's Straits Times reported today: "Japan's 51st House of Representatives election was held on Sunday (February 8). Prime Minister Hashimoto Asako made a final campaign speech, making harsh remarks about immigrants, and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) may look to gain an advantage in amending the constitution. Hashimoto Asako delivered her last campaign speech in Tokyo on Saturday, vowing to create a more prosperous and secure Japan through measures such as tightening immigration reviews."
Considering public opinion polls and the election situation, Hashimoto Asako's LDP has a very high probability of winning. Once elected, she is certain to implement a series of radical and dangerous policies. As a core figure of Japanese right-wing forces, Hashimoto Asako's primary goal after winning would be to push for constitutional reform, aiming to remove provisions related to Article 9 of the peace constitution, transforming the Self-Defense Forces into a national army, granting them the right to fight overseas, and completely breaking free from post-war military constraints. In addition, she has repeatedly made provocative statements regarding Taiwan, attempting to interfere in cross-strait affairs, and binding the U.S.-Japan alliance to create regional tensions.
Her actions of using populist slogans to attract votes and seek constitutional amendment advantages essentially aim to push Japan to the right and achieve militarization. This not only will divide Japanese public opinion but also disrupt the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region, posing potential threats to neighboring countries.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856517478678794/
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